1. Joe Cianciolo
Sr. Recruiting Manager
Management Recruiters Intl.
330-273-4300 X109
SUMMARY
Financial executive with industry experience at an automotive parts manufacturer and a chemicals
coating manufacturer. Diversified public accounting experience servicing both publicly traded and
privately owned businesses in a variety of industries. Proven ability to meet or exceed all expectations
and goals resulting in increasingly prominent positions with greater responsibilities at all positions.
Specialties
Financial reporting to: Management, Board of Directors and Lenders
Consolidation of operating results
Analysis of cost savings opportunities
Managing finance, accounting and IT staff
Leading company through external audits
Developing inventory controls, including physical inventories and cycle counts
Developing and analyzing labor and overhead rates
Determining financial and accounting policies
Budgeting and Forecasting
EXPERIENCE
Operations Controller multi billion $ manufacturer April 2008 – August
2011
• Responsible for the financial reporting and operational results of six plants and seven
distribution centers, located in Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Texas, California and
Puerto Rico with combined annual sales of $1 billion.
• Responsible for weekly reporting to the Vice President, Supply Chain North America, of an
updated monthly forecast and productivity analysis for each plant and distribution center.
Compiled and presented to the US Leadership Team the monthly business review package for
the entire Supply Chain Network.
• Developed inventory controls, including physical inventories and cycle counts; and developed
and analyzed annual labor and overhead rates.
• Prepared analyses of cost savings opportunities, including raw materials, formulation and
labor and overhead savings.
• Analyzed capital acquisition requests at each plant and distribution center.
• Intensely involved in the implementation of SAP.
• Member of the Supply Chain Leadership Team.
• Managed a staff of 15, including six plant controllers.
Automotive Industry
Group Controller May 2002 – April 2008
Controller, January 2000-May 2002
• Responsible for the financial reporting and operational results of four divisions located in Ohio,
Georgia and Mexico with combined annual sales of $300 million; also assisted with
operational and financial development for a division in Michigan and other divisions within
Ohio.
• Developed annual operating plans for four primary divisions and directed strategic planning of
these divisions.
• Worked closely with each division’s management team to ensure consistency of reporting and
adoption of operational best practices.
• Responsible for weekly reporting to the Vice President of Operations of an updated monthly
forecast and productivity analysis for each division; and compiled and presented to the
Executive Operating Committee the monthly business review package for these four divisions.
• Developed an efficient process to report and calculate daily waste cost and productivity
among all divisions, which assisted the Vice President of Operations in analyzing the
operational efficiencies of all divisions.

2. • Worked closely with the Six Sigma team in identifying, developing and executing six sigma
projects including, but not limited to, those that encompassed financial and savings analyses.
• Analyzed and reported monthly savings associated with the companies LCCS (Low Cost
Commitment Strategy).
• Contributed to the Sales and Estimating groups by developing and analyzing estimating rates
and creating new pricing points.
• Developed and analyzed capital acquisition requests at each division.
• Provided the financial analyses and proformas to the Corporate Team and Vice President of
Operations for a joint venture project and other special projects.
• Developed internal controls to assure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 and was a
member of the Sarbanes-Oxley Steering Committee.
• Responsible for reviewing and preparing interim and annual audit books, which ensured
proper financial reporting for quarterly and year-end audits and worked closely with the
external auditors.
• Developed inventory controls, including physical inventories and cycle counts; and developed
and analyzed annual labor and overhead rates.
• Member of the Steering Committee and collaborated with various departments (Sales, R&D,
Customer Service, Quality Control, Production).
• Managed a staff of 20 as a Group Controller and a staff of 5 as Controller.
Automotive and Chemical Industries
Manager of Financial Reporting May 1998 – January
2000
Senior Accounting Specialist April 1996 – May 1998
• Prepared and presented to the company’s senior executives and Board of Directors the
consolidated strategic plans, annual operating plans and monthly financial statements for all
divisions.
• Leader of special projects, including projects related to the spin-off of the company, and
potential acquisitions and divestitures.
• Coordinated and prepared all financial SEC filings, including the Registration Statement
related to the spin-off of the division, the Annual Report and other SEC forms.
• Responsible for reviewing and ensuring proper financial reporting for quarterly and year-end
audits; worked closely with external auditors and coordinated audit schedules.
• Provided technical accounting support for highly complicated issues (i.e. acquisitions and
divestitures, stock based compensation plans and analysis of high risk areas).
• Managed a staff of 4 people.
Ernst & Young, LLP Akron, OH
Partnership; 10,001+ employees; Automotive and Chemical industries
Manager, Auditing Services September 1990 – April 1996
Senior, Auditing Services
Staff, Auditing Services
• Managed multiple concurrent engagements with up to 12 staff.
• Managed several high-risk and SEC engagements.
• Participated in the firm’s college recruiting program.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Kent State University
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
Certified Public Accountant State of Ohio (Inactive)
Security and Exchange Commission Qualifications
Fluent in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Power Point; also skilled with ERP
Systems